How To Fix MILL_SD195 - Characteristic &1 (item &2) was valuated manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MILL_SD - Messages from Sales

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Characteristic &1 (item &2) was valuated manually

What causes this issue?

In item &V2&, characteristic &V1& was valuated manually.
In Customizing, you defined that the system cannot automatically
overwrite manually entered characteristics during subsequent
inheritance.

System Response

During subsequent inheritance of characteristics from the global item
to the local item &V2&, the system did not change the value of
characteristic &V1&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MILL_SD195 - Characteristic &1 (item &2) was valuated manually ?

  The SAP error message MILL_SD195 indicates that a characteristic for a specific item has been manually valued, which can lead to issues in the processing of the item in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or production planning. This message typically arises in scenarios where characteristics are expected to be automatically determined based on the configuration or master data, but a manual entry has been made instead.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Valuation: The characteristic in question has been manually set, which may conflict with the expected automatic valuation process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the material master or the configuration profile that leads to the system expecting an automatic valuation.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing the item correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Manual Entries: Check the manual entries for the characteristic in question. If the manual valuation is not necessary, consider removing it to allow the system to automatically determine the value.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the material and the characteristics involved. Ensure that the settings allow for automatic valuation where applicable.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the material master data and the configuration profiles to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling characteristics and their valuations.
  User Training: If manual entries are frequently causing issues, consider providing training to users on the proper handling of characteristics in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or CU50 (Configuration Profile) to review and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the manual valuation and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the MILL_SD195 error and allow for smooth processing of the item in question.